***THE VOLUNTEER PROGRAM IS NOW FULL. THANK YOU FOR YOUR INTEREST AND WE HOPE TO SEE YOU IN ST. LOUIS***
SAA is looking for volunteers to assist with all on-site meeting services. The 75th Anniversary Meeting will be held in St. Louis, MO on April 14-18, 2010. As compensation for your hard work you will receive:
- Complimentary meeting registration
- $5.00 stipend per shift worked
Note: In an effort to go green, abstract books will not be printed this year but will be available online through a searchable PDF for your convenience.
There is only one requirement for volunteering: You must be able to work a total of 12 hours (three four-hour shifts)
New training schedule this year!
In response to your feedback, we will be eliminating the Wednesday volunteer orientation meeting. Training will be provided both on-the-job and through detailed and targeted manuals sent to you electronically prior to the meeting. As always, SAA Staff will be on hand to assist you with any questions or concerns you may have! Volunteer registration packets which were previously available at the volunteer orientation will now be availabe in the SAA Staff office.
Continuing this year:
Session attendant volunteers will be allowed to request specific sessions once the Preliminary Program is available in December. If you submit an application before the Preliminary Program is available, you can revise your shift availability to reflect those sessions you would like. Please send any changes to Meghan Tyler, and please note that these requests will be taken on a first come, first served basis. We may not be able to accommodate all of your choices. We will send an e-mail to all session attendant volunteers to let them know when the Preliminary Program is available. If you would like to volunteer, please complete the following application form and send it to SAA headquarters by February 12, 2010. Be sure to press the Send Form button at the bottom of the page. Volunteer opportunities are limited so please respond ASAP. If you are a presenter, we understand you will not know your schedule until the Preliminary Program is online in December and you will never be scheduled for a shift that conflicts with your session. The volunteer application is also available in PDF format if you prefer not to fill out the online form below. You will receive an email confirmation if you are accepted as a volunteer within two weeks of the receipt of your application. If you have any questions or need more information, please contact Meghan Tyler at Meghan_Tyler@saa.org or by phone at +1 (202) 789-8200.
Volunteer Job Descriptions:
Advance Registration: Involves distributing registration packets to those participants who are pre-registered for the meeting. May require word processing skills for typing/printing badges. This job has a high level of activity Wednesday through Thursday of the meeting and slows down Friday through Sunday. Interpersonal skills are a must.
On-Site Registration: Involves registering individuals for the meeting in a fast paced environment. Individuals will process forms and handle payments. Credit card processing and cash register experience is required. This job has a high level of activity Wednesday through Friday morning and volunteers must work quickly and efficiently. Interpersonal skills are a must.
Message Center: Involves basic computer skills for entering information into a database. Low activity level.
SAA Meeting Office: Involves a variety of diverse tasks from low to high levels of activity. Individuals in this job must be flexible and willing to help on an ad hoc basis.
Employment Service Center: Involves assisting job seekers and employers by collecting resumes and other documentation. Very low level of activity. May need to bring a book, etc.
SAA Exhibit Booth: Interpersonal skills are exercised in assisting with the sales of books and merchandise in an interactive enviroment. Individuals are expected to stand for long periods of time and activity levels can vary. Credit card and cash register experience is preferred.
SAA Exhibit Booth Setup/Takedown: Requires a moderate level of strength and enjoyment of physical work. Involves assembling or disassembling the booth and tables and arranging or packing merchandise and books.
Native American Scholarships Silent Auction Booth: Involves assisting members with bidding and processing winning bids. Interpersonal skills are a must.
7.5 Film Fest: Involves rotating and showing films. Comfort with technology is required.
Session Room Attendant: Involves distribution of equipment, LCD troubleshooting, and monitoring sessions. Depending on a session's size, individuals may have to stand for an extended period of time.